1992 Jaguar XJS Check Engine Light is on in message center

1992 JAGUAR XJS
83,000 MILES • V12 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Hello Gentlemen, I have a 1992 Jaguar XJS V12 coupe with 83,000 miles on it and the message center above the radio now reads: "Check Engine". Is there a device similar to an OBD-II code reader that I can purchase to read the code or codes? If so, what is it called, where can I purchase it, and how much can I expect to pay for it?

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Tom
Oct 30, 2008 at 6:07 PM
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JAMES W.
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Any good parts store should be able to give you prices and availability on a scan unit. Being a Jag owner myself I've learned it pays to shop around.
Oct 30, 2008 at 8:19 PM
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[quote:1d16000d5a="James R. Weizel"]Any good parts store should be able to give you prices and availability on a scan unit. Being a Jag owner myself I've learned it pays to shop around.[/quote:1d16000d5a]

OK, what is the scan unit called? remember my car is a 1992 Jaguar XJS V12. I know it is not an OBD-II so what is it called. I did go into every good parts store around and they had no idea what I need. That is why I asked you. Please tell me the name of the scan unit or type of scan unit. Thanks
Oct 30, 2008 at 9:31 PM
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OK, what is the scan unit called? remember my car is a 1992 Jaguar XJS V12. I know the scan unit that I need is not an OBD-II so what is it called. I did go into every good parts store around and they had no idea what I need. That is why I asked you. Please tell me the name of the scan unit or type of scan unit. Thanks
Tom
Oct 31, 2008 at 9:42 AM
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JAMES W.
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The only scan unit I have found for a 1992 XJS V12 is from NAPA auto parts. It's called a EZ scan 5000, or 6000. Retail price for the 5000 is $580.00 / 6000 is $770.00. The availability break seems to be 1996.
Nov 1, 2008 at 2:39 PM